89R19211 KRT-D
By: Virdell H.R. No. 679
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Real County are gathering in
Austin on April 16, 2025, in celebration of Real County Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated along the Balcones Escarpment on the
southern edge of the Edwards Plateau, this rugged region of
spring-fed streams and scenic canyons was first inhabited by
prehistoric peoples thousands of years ago; in the early 1700s, it
was traversed by the nomadic Lipan Apache and other Native
Americans, who left striking examples of rock art along the
headwaters of the Nueces and Frio Rivers; a Franciscan mission was
established along the Nueces River, and it operated from 1762 to
1771; and
WHEREAS, Anglo American settlers began to arrive in the
1850s, and in 1857, the U.S. Army set up Camp Wood near the site of
the old mission; after the Civil War, the camp was used by the army
and the Texas Rangers during the years of the last Indian raids;
part of the region was incorporated into Edwards County in 1883, and
in 1913, the Legislature established Real County from portions of
Edwards, Bandera, and Kerr Counties, naming it in honor of Julius
Real, a former Kerr County judge and the only Republican in the
Texas Senate at that time; in its early years, the county's economy
was driven by ranching, especially the raising of sheep and angora
goats, and the Uvalde and Northern Railway helped to encourage
immigration into the area and connect it to national markets; and
WHEREAS, Today, Real County is home to more than 2,800
people, and its economy benefits from the tourism, retail, and
construction industries; notable communities include Camp Wood and
Leakey, the county seat; residents and visitors alike enjoy
recreational opportunities afforded by the Frio and Nueces Rivers,
and outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area for activities such as
hunting, fishing, bird-watching, and camping; each year, Camp Wood
hosts its Old Settlers Reunion in Lindbergh Park, while the annual
July Jubilee takes place in Leakey; and
WHEREAS, Real County is blessed with a rich history and
abundant natural beauty, and its residents may take great pride in
their accomplishments as they continue to work toward an even
brighter future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 16, 2025, as Real County Day at
the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.